**China's Economic Slowdown and Global Implications**
**China's Economic Slowdown and Global Implications**
China's economic growth has slowed to its lowest rate in a year, with the country's GDP growth rate decreasing to 3.9% in the third quarter of 2025. This slowdown has sparked calls for increased government stimulus to boost economic activity.
**Sources:**
* Reuters: China's Q3 GDP growth slows to lowest in a year, backs calls for more stimulus (https://www.reuters.com/world/china/chinas-q3-gdp-growth-slows-lowest-year-backs-calls-more-stimulus-2025-10-20/)
The economic slowdown in China has significant implications for the global economy, as China is a major trading partner for many countries. A slowdown in China's economy could lead to reduced demand for imports, which could have a ripple effect on other economies.
**US Nuclear Agency Furloughs Most of Its Workforce**
In the United States, the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has announced that it will furlough most of its workforce starting Monday due to a lack of funding. The NNSA is responsible for overseeing the US nuclear stockpile and ensuring the safety and security of nuclear materials.
**Sources:**
* CNN: Federal